Amagansett Superintendent Confirms Four Layoffs
The elimination of four special-education teaching positions is still on the table at the Amagansett School, despite the school board pulling the official resolution off Tuesday's meeting agenda.
Twice Scorned, but Built Anyway
A simple brick patio before the East Hampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals became intriguing, what with the related history of flouting both Z.B.A. and court decisions and accusations of insider influence.
Item of the Week: Anastasie Parsons Mulford and Her Daughter
This photo from the Amagansett Historical Association shows Anastasie Parsons Mulford (1869-1963) with her arm around her daughter, Louise Parsons Mulford (1899-1963). They ran the Windmill Cottage boarding house for many years.
Green Giants: Here to Stay?
Long Island’s South Fork, known for beaches, maritime history, and fancy people, is also known for its hedges. Hedge installation and maintenance are big business, and there could be a whole book about hedges, with different varieties popular during different eras. In the last decade, for example, the “green giant,” a now ubiquitous tree, has been placed along property lines throughout the Hamptons. It’s here to stay, and grow, and grow.